BSN Round 15 (Regular Season): Arecibo lose to Mayaguez

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Top ranked Capitanes (11-3) recorded its third loss in Mayaguez on Tuesday night. Visitors were edged by second ranked Indios (9-6) 78-76. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Mayaguez forced 20 Arecibo turnovers and had a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Jorge Pacheco (188-1998, college: Liberty) who scored 22 points and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). point guard Matthew Lee (183-1999, college: Missouri St.) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard David Stockton (180-1991, college: Gonzaga) who recorded 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Indios have a solid series of three victories in a row. Mayaguez maintains second place with 9-6 record having just one point less than leader Caguas. Arecibo at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Mayaguez are looking forward to face Carolina (#4) at home in the next round. Arecibo will play against the league's leader Caguas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Aguada. Fifth ranked Aguada (6-11) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 4th placed Atleticos (5-10) 93-91 in the game for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Atleticos. It was a good game for the former international guard Jase Febres (196-1999, college: Texas) who led his team to a victory with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Cameron McGriff contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 assists for San German. Atleticos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada moved-up to fourth place. San German at the other side dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with Bayamon. Aguada will play against San German (#5) on the road in the next round. San German will play against Quebradillas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Santurce between Cangrejeros and Vaqueros. Sixth ranked Cangrejeros (5-6) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Vaqueros (5-10). Cangrejeros managed to escape with a 3-point win 101-98 in the fight for the fifth place. It was a great evening for Jared Sullinger who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Kristian Doolittle with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Santurce moved-up to fifth place which they share with defeated Bayamon. Loser Vaqueros keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with San German. Santurce will meet higher ranked Quebradillas (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bayamon will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 15 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Ponce was crushed by Quebradillas in a road game 94-74. Bayamon lost to defending champion Carolina at home 91-99. Manati won against Guaynabo on the opponent's court 80-70. Arecibo managed to outperform Mayaguez in a home game 107-98.



Mayaguez - Arecibo 78-76

Top ranked Capitanes (11-3) recorded its third loss in Mayaguez on Tuesday night. Visitors were edged by second ranked Indios (9-6) 78-76. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Mayaguez forced 20 Arecibo turnovers and had a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Jorge Pacheco (188-1998, college: Liberty) who scored 22 points and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Point guard Matthew Lee (183-1999, college: Missouri St.) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard David Stockton (180-1991, college: Gonzaga) who recorded 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) added 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Indios have a solid series of three victories in a row. Mayaguez maintains second place with 9-6 record having just one point less than leader Caguas. Arecibo at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Mayaguez are looking forward to face Carolina (#4) at home in the next round. Arecibo will play against the league's leader Caguas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: J.Pacheco 22+4reb+4ast, M.Lee 17+4reb+4ast, N.Perkins 17+7reb, M.Doyle 7+7reb+5ast, A.Ortiz-Traylor 6, J.Early Jr. 5
Arecibo: A.Plummer 22+6reb+6ast, D.Stockton 21+9reb+5ast, J.Okafor 11+5reb+2ast, V.Liz 9+2reb, J.Rodriguez 5+2reb+1ast, W.Rodriguez 4+3reb+1ast

Quebradillas - Ponce 94-74

There was no surprise in Quebradillas where 6th ranked Leones (4-8) were crushed by third ranked Piratas (7-9) 94-74 on Tuesday. Strangely Ponce outrebounded Quebradillas 48-35 including 35 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for DR Congolese point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. International forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) helped adding 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and international forward Aleem Ford (203-1996, college: Wisconsin) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Piratas have a solid series of three victories in a row. Quebradillas maintains third place with 7-9 record having two points less than leader Caguas. Ponce lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Quebradillas will meet at home Santurce (#5) in the next round. Ponce will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: W.Phillip 17+9reb, T.Odiase 16+2reb+1ast, E.Mudiay 16+7reb+7ast, G.Clavell 13+1reb+3ast, A.Colon 9+3reb+1ast, G.Clavell 7+2reb+7ast
Ponce: A.Ford 17+11reb, J.De Jesus 17+6reb+6ast, J.Wilson 10+3reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 9+7reb+1ast, J.Murphy 6+6reb+1ast, E.Ramos 4+1reb

Aguada - San German 93-91

Important game to mention about took place in Aguada. Fifth ranked Aguada (6-11) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 4th placed Atleticos (5-10) 93-91 in the game for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Atleticos. Aguada players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was a good game for the former international guard Jase Febres (196-1999, college: Texas) who led his team to a victory with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Cameron McGriff (201-1997, college: OK State) contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 assists and Panamanian forward Tony Bishop (202-1989, college: Texas St.) added 12 points and 10 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) in the effort for San German. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Atleticos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada moved-up to fourth place. San German at the other side dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with Bayamon. Aguada will play against San German (#5) on the road in the next round. San German will play against Quebradillas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aguada: J.Febres 23+9reb+4ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 21+1reb+8ast, C.McGriff 20+9reb+3ast, K.Santos 11+2reb+3ast, M.Camper 8+5reb+3ast, G.Belardo 7+4reb+1ast
San German: N.Mason 20+3reb+11ast, T.Fernandez 14+1reb, A.Gordon 13+5reb+1ast, T.Bishop 12+10reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 8+5reb+2ast, J.Erazo 7+4reb

Bayamon - Carolina 91-99

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Gigantes' (7-7) road victory over 5th ranked Vaqueros (5-10) 99-91 on Wednesday. Carolina looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for American Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 assists. The former international Ismael Cruz (190-2000, college: Indian Hills) helped adding 16 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) with 32 points and 7 rebounds (on 15-of-17 shooting from the field) and South Sudanese center Wenyen Gabriel (208-1997, college: Kentucky) scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Bayamon players scored in double figures. Gigantes have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 7-7 record. Loser Vaqueros keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with San German. Carolina will meet league's second-placed Mayaguez on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bayamon will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolina: B.Goodwin 24+3reb+10ast, G.Conditt IV 18+4reb+2ast, I.Cruz 16+6reb+3ast, J.Cruz 14+2reb+1ast, S.James Jr. 9+10reb+5ast, A.Franklin 8+5reb+4ast
Bayamon: I.Romero 32+7reb+1ast, Q.Peterson 16+2reb+4ast, W.Gabriel 13+7reb+5ast, S.Thompson Jr. 12+4reb+2ast, J.Mojica 7+8reb+3ast, O.Branch 6+4reb+1ast

Guaynabo - Manati 70-80

There was a minor upset in Guaynabo where second-best Mets (8-5) were defeated by fourth ranked Osos (8-7) 80-70 on Thursday. It was a great evening for international guard Ethan Thompson (196-1999, college: Oregon St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). American point guard Norris Cole (188-1988, college: CSU) helped adding 13 points and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was American-Jordanian power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) with 16 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) scored 17 points. Four Guaynabo players scored in double figures. Mets' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Osos have a solid series of four victories in a row. Manati moved-up to third place. Guaynabo lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with five games lost. Manati will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guaynabo will play against Manati and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Manati: E.Thompson 26+6reb+1ast, N.Cole 13+2reb+7ast, I.Sosa 11+1reb, C.Ortiz 10+6reb+2ast, T.Davis 8+5reb+1ast, R.Spalding 8+9reb+3ast
Guaynabo: J.Paige 17+3reb+1ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 16+9reb+2ast, B.Santiago 13+4reb+1ast, E.Crawford 12+5reb+3ast, K.Mauras 5+2reb+1ast, A.Brimah 4+9reb+1ast

Santurce - Bayamon 101-98

A very close game took place in Santurce between Cangrejeros and Vaqueros. Sixth ranked Cangrejeros (5-6) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Vaqueros (5-10). Cangrejeros managed to escape with a 3-point win 101-98 in the fight for the fifth place. Santurce shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds. His fellow American import Will Barton (198-1991, college: Memphis) helped adding 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and international guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Bayamon players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Santurce moved-up to fifth place which they share with defeated Bayamon. Loser Vaqueros keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with San German. Santurce will meet higher ranked Quebradillas (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bayamon will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: J.Sullinger 33+16reb+3ast, W.Barton 23+5reb+6ast, W.Hodge 20+1reb+4ast, E.Andujar 9+8reb+5ast, A.Matias 8+5reb+2ast, C.Duran 3+2reb+3ast
Bayamon: K.Doolittle 22+8reb+5ast, I.Romero 18+6reb+1ast, S.Thompson Jr. 17+8reb+5ast, W.Gabriel 14+6reb+1ast, J.Mojica 12+3reb+2ast, O.Branch 5+1reb

Arecibo - Mayaguez 107-98

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Capitanes' (11-3) home victory over second-best Indios (9-6) 107-98 on Thursday. It was a great evening for American point guard David Stockton (180-1991, college: Gonzaga) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 assists. The former international Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) helped adding 24 points. The best for the losing side was American power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Arecibo and five Mayaguez players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Arecibo maintains first place with 11-3 record. Loser Indios keeps the second position with six games lost. Arecibo will meet league's leader Caguas on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mayaguez will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: D.Stockton 33+1reb+11ast, A.Plummer 24+3ast, J.Rodriguez 14+11reb, V.Liz 13+2reb, R.Cortes 8+5reb+3ast, J.Pineiro 6+2reb+1ast
Mayaguez: N.Perkins 19+10reb+2ast, J.Pacheco 18+1reb+3ast, J.Cintron 17+3reb+5ast, J.Early Jr. 15+4reb+1ast, M.Doyle 11+6reb+9ast, L.Lopez 10+1reb+2ast